I lost my grandmother to breast cancer in late 2010. It was a very traumatic thing for me and my family to get through. I support breast cancer 100% and always look for patterns that support it as well.

When you search for breast cancer patterns you find a lot of cancer caps, scarves, beanies, and misc. pink objects. I really wanted something different. I thought about what I could make that I could use/wear a lot to show my support. This is what came to mind...

^^I added an inside liner and a ziper. I love the outcome and it's VERY durable.

<--This is the back.

It looks harder then what it is. It took me 3 days to finish, but I'm a very fast crocheter.

Sides (make 2)w/black ch 11Row1: dc in 3rd ch from hook andeach acrossrep the same pattern as body until you have 8 sets

attach sides with pinsstarting from the top right of a side, sc down and around attaching both sides to body. (This will give it a pronounced look) sl st to 1st sc DON'T FOsl st down the side (closed) 1 inchFO and sl st the other side

Brimattach black at any corner or purseRnd1: sc in each st around, sl st to 1st scRnd2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st around, sl st to 1st sc FO and weave in ends

Cell Phone Pocket Flapw/black ch15Row1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and acrossRow2-4: ch 1, sc acrossch 1, turn, and crab st down side and up the other side, leaving 1 long side w/out crab st (this will be what gets sewn on the purse)

Cute purse. Going to make it. Thank you for sharing the pattern and your story behind the design. I am sorry about the loss of your grandmother.

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Becca

4/28/2013 09:56:31 pm

I love your idea for something new and different than the usual pink hats and ribbons. I lost my mom to breast cancer in 1991. Still feels like yesterday. I'm sorry for your loss. I too support breast cancer awareness and cant wait to try your pattern!!